Description
This quick one‑pot homemade hamburger helper combines tender smoked beef, al dente pasta, and melty cheese in a creamy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, budget‑friendly families, and anyone craving comforting comfort food. Follow our step‑by‑step guide for a velvety texture, simple equipment, and tips to customize with veggies or spices. This versatile dish can be stored for leftovers, reheated, or frozen for convenient meals later. Savor cheese goodness each bi
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add pasta, beef broth, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until pasta is tender.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Feel free to add peas
- spinach
- or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One‑pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: homemade hamburger helper, easy pasta dinner, quick beef meals, creamy cheese pasta, family dinner ideas, one pot meals, budget-friendly dinner, comfort food recipes, skillet meals, homemade pasta bake